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Ex-prisoner slams Boris Johnson’s high viz idea, saying Timpson ‘changed his life’
“It’s another punishment, you don’t need that on top of the punishment you were given,” he told TLE.
Risk of riots ‘higher than ever’ ten years on due to Tory inaction
“The deep social inequalities have grown wider after a decade of cuts to vital services that support struggling families and a rise in poverty," Labour said.
Most women made to feel uncomfortable in public gyms, poll reveals
Most women who answered the survey said they would be in favour of women’s-only gyms.
Serco profits spike thanks to bumper Test and Trace contract
The company said that around 17 per cent of its revenues for the half-year were from work supporting government in its response to Covid-19.
Brexit sparks exodus of EU workers from hospitality sector
Firms are now receiving more applications from UK workers but are still missing EU talent following pandemic and Brexit.
NHS no longer rated best among rich countries’ healthcare systems
A US-based thinktank said delays in access to care after Covid was the main factor in the UK's decline.
Minority staff in hospitals told to use ‘Western sounding’ names
In March the government published a report saying there was no institutional racism in the UK.
Protected moorland twice the size of Greater London devoted to raising grouse…so people can shoot them
Rewilding Britain claims the intensive management of national parks to produce grouse for shooting is exacerbating the biodiversity crisis.
Ex-councillor’s graffiti damage to public buildings in protest at plaque to Morris dancer who wore a black face
“It was peaceful and non-violent and morally and ethically justified. The damage was relatively minor and easily repaired," he said.